Azerbaijan Carpet Museum, Carpet museum in Baku, Azerbaijan
The Azerbaijan Carpet Museum is an art museum in Baku dedicated to the collection and display of carpets from the region. The building itself is shaped like a rolled carpet, with curved walls and sloped surfaces covered in glass and metal panels.
The museum opened in 1967 and became the world's first specialized institution dedicated to carpet art and weaving traditions. Its founding marked a turning point in recognizing carpet craftsmanship as a serious artistic discipline.
The exhibits display traditional patterns from different regions of Azerbaijan, showing how carpets hold deep cultural meaning for local communities. Visitors can see how weaving techniques have been passed down through generations and how the designs reflect the history and identity of each region.
The museum offers guided tours in several languages and has good accessibility with facilities designed for visitors with visual impairments. Regular workshops for both children and adults help visitors learn about traditional weaving methods and carpet making.
The building features a specialized climate control system that preserves ancient carpets by maintaining precise temperature and humidity levels throughout its three floors. This technological approach allows delicate artworks to be protected over decades without damage to their structure or colors.
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